YMCA of South Florida’s 2025 Annual Beach Ball Gala Makes Significant Impact to Continue Funding Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Programs

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (November 14, 2025) – More than 500 passionate community leaders, advocates and supporters gathered, feasted and raised significant funds for the YMCA of South Florida’s water safety and drowning prevention initiatives during the recent Olympian Tides themed Beach Ball Gala, with Title Sponsor the Seminole Hard Rock

McComasky Rescues Point in Thrilling Florida Derby Draw

Fort Lauderdale United FC (4-2-5, 17 PTS) tied its matchup with Tampa Bay Sun FC (1-3-6, 9 PTS) on Saturday evening, 1-1, in a thrilling clash at Beyond Bancard Field. Defender Madison McComasky scored her first goal in her Fort Lauderdale United career in the home draw. With the result, Fort Lauderdale recorded its fifth tie of the season and has earned

Florida Blue: Health Insurance is still a Smart Investment

South Florida – November 14, 2025 – With the cost of living on the rise, many people are making tough decisions and trade-offs and cutting back on non-essential expenses. Choosing health insurance on the Individual Marketplace is an investment that may seem like a luxury, especially with enhanced premium tax credits (also called subsidies) set

Florida Panthers join Broward County to tackle mounting trash crisis

SUNRISE, Fla. — Saturday marks National Recycling Day, a reminder of the importance of cutting waste and recycling correctly — a message that hits especially close to home in South Florida, where cities and counties are struggling to manage a growing solid waste crisis. As Broward County prepares to roll out its new master plan to manage waste

Port Everglades Master/Vision Plan Update Approved by Broward Commission

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A roadmap for future growth at Broward County's Port Everglades is moving forward with approval today from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. The port's 2024 Master/Vision Plan Update outlines more than $3 billion in long-term investments to enhance the port's capacity, efficiency and sustainability over the next 20

Ontic Cuts Ribbon on its First-Ever Dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Facility in Miramar, Florida

MIRAMAR, Fla. (November 5, 2025) - Ontic, a leading global manufacturer of aerospace parts, has officially expanded into Florida with the opening of its first-ever dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) site in Miramar to support customers of Ontic-manufactured parts and systems. The opening of the new $10 million, 64,000-square foot Miramar

Community Foundation of Broward Awards ‘Cancer Screening and Care Grants,’ Totaling $200,000

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Nov. 5, 2025 – The Community Foundation of Broward is proud to announce $200,000 in new “Cancer Screening and Care Grants” to raise awareness about lifesaving services and make them more readily available to Broward residents in need. The Community Foundation of Broward is partnering with nine Broward

MATCH RECAP: Hamid's Strike Seals Fort Lauderdale Victory in Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 8, 2025) – Fort Lauderdale United FC (4-1-4, 16 PTS) won its matchup with Carolina Ascent FC (3-3-4, 13 PTS) on Saturday evening, 1-1, in a thrilling match at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Forward Jasmine Hamid scored her second goal of the season to lead Fort Lauderdale to all three points on the road, helping the club